PAGASA: Angat, Ipo, Ambuklao dam gates open

Floodgates at Angat, Ipo, and Ambuklao dams were open as of Monday morning to release water, based on data from state weather bureau PAGASA.

In Angat Dam, two gates were open at one meter. The water level in the dam slightly decreased from 213.40 meters on Sunday to 213 meters as of 6 a.m., Monday.

This is still higher than the 212 meters normal high water level of the dam.

On Sunday, three gates with 1.5 meters opening were unbarred in Angat dam.

In Ipo Dam, one gate was open at 0.7 meter to release water. Despite this, the water level in the dam slightly increased from 100.82 meters to 100.87 meters.

Ipo Dam’s current level is slightly lower than its 101 meter normal high water level.

In Ambuklao Dam, one gate with 0.3 meter opening is releasing water. The water level in the dam slightly decreased from 751.93 meters to 751.76 meters.

This is slightly lower than the 752 meters normal high water level of Ambuklao Dam.

Meanwhile, the following dams have increased water levels:

• Binga (574.42 to 574.64 meters),
• Magat (186.21 to 186.42 meters), and
• Caliraya (287.58 to 288.12 meters).

On the other hand, the following dams recorded decreased water levels:

• San Roque (261.81 to 261.74 meters), and
• Pantabangan (200.82 to 200.62 meters).

La Mesa Dam’s water level stayed at 79.81 meters.—Joviland Rita/AOL, GMA Integrated News